Three Military Recruitment Officials Detained Following Death of Oleg Lesin in Dnipro.

Investigation into the Death of Oleg Lesin

According to TSN.ua: An investigation has been launched into the death of 55-year-old Oleg Lesin in Dnipro, with three Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) employees now under suspicion. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional TRC, Oleksiy Dubovyk, addressed the incident during a session of the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Investigative Commission. The incident occurred on February 7th, after a report of a death was received at the duty station after midnight.

According to forensic findings, the cause of Oleg Lesin's death was a severe head injury. Oleksiy Dubovyk stated that on February 6th, around 10:10 PM, military personnel were conducting a document check, during which Lesin sustained his injuries. The man was taken to the hospital at approximately 11:00 PM, but, unfortunately, medical assistance could not save him.

Status of the Military Personnel Involved

Three servicemen from the Samara District TRC are currently under arrest in connection with this incident. It is also worth noting that police officer Yevhen Duplyi disappeared following the event. Commenting on the situation, Oleksiy Dubovyk emphasized that when the car's headlights illuminated the man, it became clear he was covered in blood and required urgent assistance.

“Just yesterday alone, there were two attacks on TRC offices,” — Oleksiy Dubovyk.

This case is not the only cause for concern regarding the safety of military personnel. In 2025, 17 attacks on TRC servicemen have been recorded, raising serious questions about the circumstances surrounding such incidents. The investigation is ongoing, and the situation remains under close scrutiny by the relevant authorities. These attacks occur against the backdrop of Ukraine's ongoing mobilization efforts.

The death of Oleg Lesin and the related events highlight serious issues of safety and discipline within territorial defense structures. The incident has caused significant public outcry, as it exemplifies potential abuses of power by military personnel. The continuation of the investigation and its findings could have a substantial impact on public trust in military administration bodies and their ability to ensure citizen safety.